Re: Pentax presentation - K20D feature (serious comment this time)
There are also a few other neat features in K20D: AF Adjust - no need to get the hack firmware and bother with service menu. There are two settings: Apply All use the offset for all lenses. Apply One calibrate one lens with memory capacity of 20 lenses settings. ISO Display - You can now set ISO display ON for all modes (not just Sv or with ISO in control dials) in place of frame counter. RAW Button customization - Three independent settings for the 3 format: JPEG - JPEG / RAW / RAW+ RAW - JPEG / RAW / RAW+ RAW+ - JPEG / RAW / RAW+ High ISO NR - Off / Weakest / Weak / Strong Catch-in Focus - Trap Focus Pixel Mapping Rear LCD Color Tuning View Finder Display Change: - New RAW or RAW+ display in View Finder; this is very convenient as I don't need to check the top panel - especially now in combination with the customizable RAW button - New line under ISO display similar to Aperture and Shutter speed to show which one is being adjusted manually. - Some display icons position has changed, e.g. SR icon is now on the right. On Thu, 24 Jan 2008, Stan Halpin wrote: Haven't seen anybody comment yet on the one feature many of us have asked for - in camera customizable file names. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1
On Tue, 17 Apr 2007, Rod Connan wrote: It is available again from the same guy http://tinyurl.com/378crj Thanks, I ordered one. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 - report
Unfortunately, I did not see the post until today, and the kit is no longer listed by the ebay seller. Has anyone come across any other source for this? TIA. On Sun, 8 Apr 2007, Rod Connan wrote: Here it is -- http://tinyurl.com/33fg87 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thibouille Could you please share the name of the Ebay seller? Thanks -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: BATCH RAW CONVERSION?
On Mon, 9 Apr 2007, J. C. O'Connell wrote: anyone know of any other alternatives? this batch raw convertor is so different function from photoshop it seems kinda inefficient to be buying entire photoshop Bibble is another alternative. It has a lite and a pro version, and you can download a trial to test it out. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 Debug Mode
On Fri, 16 Mar 2007, William Robb wrote: I downloaded a chart that some guy with a D70 made. It's printed off on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper. I used the 31mm, at about a 2 or so foot range. I haven't checked focus with any other lenses yet, that will be my project for tomorrow. There have been some criticism about the above chart using a 45 degree angle method. I have no idea whether those criticism were valid, and some claim that this would introduce errors and force FF or BF. Another chart http://www.geocities.jp/pen_pen_pentax/focus/ was claimed to be better as the focus target was vertical. I would also like to know if these test charts were better or should we use real life objects. Another word of caution is the lighting. Users have noticed variation whether you are using daylight or tungsten light. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 Debug Mode
On Sat, 17 Mar 2007, William Robb wrote: Initially, I used the 31, and got it looking good, then switched to the 14, and discovered the error was still there, so I adjusted until the 14 was good, and restested the 31, which was also still good. Have you checked whether your adjustment has affected the focus at infinity or at a distance? Someone who dialed in some large offset got some side effects: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1036thread=22474864 Something to keep in mind. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Velbon sherpa tripod question
On Thu, 15 Mar 2007, Peter McIntosh wrote: One of its features is the legs can be splayed at 3 different settings, allowing the tripod to be set quite low. Trouble is, I can't for the life of me figure out how to move the legs past the first locking point. Is there anyone else out there with one of these tripods, who can tell me what I'm doing wrong? Haven't used this specific model, but in the pivoting joint, look for a plastic tab or block which you can pull up or push down. This would allow the leg to move past the first locking point. And there should be two position to allow fully or semi spread out of the legs. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Good deal on a camera bag
Especially if you are in Canada. Henry's has this Lowepro Rezo 190AW on sale at C$29 (US$24.7). And before March 31st, you get free shipping in Canada! http://www.henrys.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PageDisplay?dest=frames.jspcurrency=CADstoreId=10001 BH is selling this same bag for US$69.95. It is a medium sized bag, with an all weather cover. A bit bulky, but enough room for a few lenses or a flash. I would have prefered a less attention grabbing camera bag, but at this price, I cannot resist. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Enablement: O-ME53 Magnifying Eyecup
On Tue, 13 Mar 2007, Jim King wrote: On Mar 13, 2007, at 10:37 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: How is it on eye-relief? I'd buy one if it doesn't make it harder to see the whole field of view with glasses on. I have one of these magnifiers and found it to be a bit of a problem with glasses. I can't see the entire frame without moving my eye back and forth. Fortunately I can do without my glasses when necessary. Yes, the eye-relief definitely does suffer. You can improve things a bit by folding the soft rubber cup back behind the hard plastic; so that your eye can move closer. But still I can't get comfortable with it, and I have decided to remove it and only use it on more critical focusing. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Pentax Interview at PMA 2007
Here's an interview with Mr. Torigoe and Mr. Tatamika at PMA: http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/other/2007/03/12/5799.html A translation was done by Katsura at Pentaxforums: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/35557-post1.html Basically, there will be replacement models for K100D and K10D this year, and they promise that it will not be trivial changes like *ist D* updates. A higher end model is still in the works, but it does not sound like it will be ready any time soon. 8 or the remaining 9 lenses on the roadmap will be out this year; more are on the way. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Olympus back in the game
On Mon, 5 Mar 2007, John Celio wrote: What I'd like to know is, what is Olympus using for the sensor-shift mechanism? KonicaMinolta / Sony use mechanical tracks to move the sensor. Pentax uses magnets. What's another way to do it that would not infringe on other companies' patents? They use SuperSonic Wave motor! http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/static/image/2007/03/05/olympus_10.jpg -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Remote assistant for K10D?
On Mon, 26 Feb 2007, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Does anyone know if we'll be getting the Remote Assistant software for the K10D anytime soon? Rumors, nothing more so far. JohnCPentax has confirmed that it is being worked on. At the end of last year, he mentioned possibly March as the release date. If we don't hear anything by PMA, it is probably delayed. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
200/300 now DA*SDM, 35 Macro Ltd, AF200FG Flash
On Wed, 21 Feb 2007, Thibouille wrote: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=22150903 So now the 200 and 300mm becomes DA* with weather sealing and SDM. Also new: 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited and AF200FG (no focus assist it seems). 60-250mm had a redesign and a tripod collar is added. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: More good things announced it seems :) :)
On Wed, 21 Feb 2007, K.Takeshita wrote: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=22150903 I believe and hope these long FL prime DA*s should be DFA*s, unless they made them very very compact which I doubt. The official press release is online at pentaximaging. And it looks like it would be DA*. They specifically mentioned that these lenses are designed exclusively for digital SLR. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Yet more Pentax rumours (new lenses)
On Sat, 3 Feb 2007, Thibouille wrote: Yes but we shall see what DA17-70 Pentax will offer us... /4-5.6? /4 ? /3.5-4.5 ? Mmm According to Richard Day, who has some connection with Pentax UK, at dpreview, it will be a DA 17-70mm IF-ED f/4 SDM (Pentax's USM). -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: RAW processing for K10D
On Fri, 19 Jan 2007, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Other RAW converters: Bibble (PEF, beta version) Actually, there is now an official Bibble version v4.9.5 which works with K10D. And it can process both PEF and DNG files from K10D. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Glimpse of DA*50-135? Tokina 50-135mm lens review
Here's a review of the DA* sister lens, the Tokina AT-X PRO 50-135mm f/2.8 (Japanese): Reviews with many samples: http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/lens_review/2006/12/15/5255.html On the field use report: http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/review/2006/11/21/5079.html Can't understand everything, but the main criticism is the bad flare control. And it mentioned that it would be interesting to see if the Pentax DA* coating would do better. Someone mentioned that co-developed Tokina lenses shared the same SMC coating? I hope not in this case. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Glimpse of DA*50-135? Tokina 50-135mm lens review
On Thu, 4 Jan 2007, K.Takeshita wrote: Every report I've seen said that Tokina lenses would not share SMC coatings. They share SMC coating. Trust me on this. If you are correct, and *if* this Tokina did have the SMC coating, has there been any previous SMC lenses with this poor flare control? I almost take it for granted that SMC = excellent flare control. Am I wrong? -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: A better bounce card
On Sun, 31 Dec 2006, Markus Maurer wrote: Now, does anybody have an idea where to get some foam material ore anything else cheap for the card? In Canada, you can find it in Walmart in Arts and Craft section. It's called Foam Sheet by Creative Hands; in 18 inches x 12 inches size and all sorts of colors. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Transcend Card Failure
On Sat, 16 Dec 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Jeez, guys. There are defectives from any manufacturer. One bad card doesn't mean Transcend cards are crap. I came across this message at dpreview. I have no idea as to the credibility of the poster, you'd have to judge for yourself: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20904155 michael: I sold Transcend products for years (on a flash memory web site). I can tell you that I had more defective and returned units than from Transcend than from all my other manufacturer's COMBINED. I carried Lexar, SanDisk, Ridata (Ritek), SimpleTech and others. I finally stopped selling their products. I am not saying that all their products are bad, I just know what I experienced. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SR Weirdness
On Fri, 15 Dec 2006, J and K Messervy wrote: I just tested my camera and more often than not, the sensor does not move. This backs up my experience when trying out SR in photos. I got the impression it wasn't working much of the time. Turns out it isn't. :( Make sure that for the testing, you choose a long shutter speed in *Manual* mode. Do not use Bulb mode, as it would disable the SR. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D and Wireless P-TTL
On Tue, 12 Dec 2006, Patrick Genovese wrote: Say for example you wanted to do contrast control flash wirelessly.. Would it be possible to used the slave unit the main light and the controller for fill in ? or vice versa. Yes, and you can dial in the Master:Slave ratio in the flash. You can select from 1:1, 2:3, 1:2 and 1:3 ratio of the M:S flash output. Plus you can also dial in additional flash exposure compensation in individual flash to give you more control. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Interview III
On Tue, 12 Dec 2006, K.Takeshita wrote: Here is the translation. Thanks, Ken, for your effort. Since there have been many interviews like this lately and K10D's have been in hands of many folks already, this may no longer be too interesting. On the contrary, I found it very interesting, particularly the discussion on the development in using a new CCD. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D Continuous Shooting
On Sat, 9 Dec 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: I think the Transcend 150X card is equally fast and much less expensive. But it's good to see confirmation of the camera's fast write speed. My experience suggested the same. Check out the SD benchmark test here: http://www.hjreggel.net/cardspeed/index.html#speed-by-cards-sdh.html Looks like the Transcend is quite a bit slower than the Extreme III and ATP Pro Max in sustained write speed. Disappointingly, the Transcend SDHC 4GB Class 6 is slower than its own non-SDHC 150x 4GB card. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: I'm on the K10 D waiting list.
On Fri, 8 Dec 2006, David J Brooks wrote: Went to Henry's in Newmarket to get a PS for my daughters Christmas present, and wound up placing an order for a 10D as well. About 60 on back order, so he says. Try calling a few other Henry's stores. Each has its own waiting list. Last time I checked, Scarborough Henry's seemed to have the shortest waiting list. They just had a new shipment on Thursday, probably most going to fill pre-orders. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D WB system observations
On Fri, 8 Dec 2006, Digital Image Studio wrote: The difference between our work flows is that you are likely aiming for a visually pleasing colour balance whereas I'm often aiming for an accurate and repeatable colour balance. The easiest methods to ensure accurate colour balance are to shoot a reference card under the light then base subsequence images on that or to convert with reference to a known WB. In that case, why don't you just use the reference card image to set WB in RAW post-processing, apply the white balance settings to all images under the same lighting, and forget about pre-sets altogether? This is what I used to do with my KM A200 RAW. Whenever there is change in lighting, I take one shot with WhiBal card. Then in post processing, I use WB Click white on the card. Copy WB settings, and paste it to subsequent images. This is accurate and much more flexible than pre-sets. As you can shoot in any number of lighting condition, and not limited to the number of pre-sets. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
dcraw now supports K10D
FYI, dcraw now supports K10D. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Some random thoughts on my K10D
On Sat, 2 Dec 2006, David Bliss wrote: times is that SR does not work unless you hold the shutter release half- pressed for a few seconds, until the SR (hand) icon shows in the lower left of the viewfinder. If you just fire the shutter all the way, no SR. I don't think it takes a few seconds. If you read the manual carefully, it stated that it would take about 2 seconds *when you first turned on the camera* before SR would work. Otherwise, it should be instantaneous. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D deliverd ...in Canada.
On Fri, 1 Dec 2006, David S. wrote: My K10D is pre-ordered from LensShutter, their Vancouver warehouse has not received them from Pentax yet. Neither did The Camera Store and Vistek :-( According to Henry's, they are expecting the next substantial shipment in the week of Dec 11. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D RAW Question II
On Fri, 1 Dec 2006, Joseph Tainter wrote: I have my K10D set to RAW only. If I set it for DNG format, a 2 GB card can hold 123 images. Then if it change it to PEF format, it still holds 123 images. How do I set it for compressed PEF files? Current firmware does not take into account of compressed PEF files; the same applies to the manual regarding the number of shots you can take chart. This is sort of a play-safe conservative estimate, biasing towards underestimation. One user has reported PEF size can range from 9.7MB to just under 14MB. So I think it would be difficult to get a very accurate estimate. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D, EXIF and manual lenses - how stupid!
On Tue, 28 Nov 2006, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: It is still as unusable as the DS for my night-time industry shots with bright light sources inside the frame. No idea what those 22 bit are good for, they sure don't help here. The nasty blueish flare with the The 22 bit A/D converter is not noise reduction; and you certainly should not have expected K10D, being 10MP, to be any better than DS in terms of noise. The auto white balance of the K10D complete neutralizes lighting situations like this sunset mood... But why are you using auto WB? And why don't you use RAW? Even without a PC, you can use the camera to process the RAW and adjust the WB to your liking. ...which the DS reproduced beautifully and without any need of postprocessing. For auto WB, this is probably by coincidence rather than by design. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax DPReview forum
On Tue, 28 Nov 2006, Mike Hamilton wrote: Shocking. Who would think that a camera would produce ugly noise when underexposed 2 stops at ISO 1600? Even more shocking that this user would care, given his first statement that he uses the camera in the range of 100-400. Even more ridiculous was the ranting by an user about Pentax not giving a production K10D to Phil for review earlier. He went on to talk something about obligations of honor and Pentax being not trustworthy!! I am also surprised how Phil got himself involved in heated debates about not enough Pentax cameras reviews. He has been in this business long enough to know better. He totally lost his cool, declared that he would place K10D last in line for review because of all the moaning, and ended up banning the original poster and removing the thread. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D - what's that rattle?
On Mon, 27 Nov 2006, John Francis wrote: I'm sure there is something (fixed magnet, spring mounting, etc.) to keep the sensor fixed in place if SR is not operating. Actually, there isn't; there is nothing holding the sensor in place. It only moves into position after the mirror initiates its swing up movement during an exposure. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D buffer trials
I think the main difference here is that the PEF requires compression, while the DNG does not. So the speed for PEF would depend on the balance between the increase in overhead for compression routine vs the reduction in write time because of smaller file size. Slower writing during shooting means that the buffer would fill up faster. Another possibility is that more RAM is required for compression, and therefore less is available for the buffer. On Sat, 25 Nov 2006, Bob Sullivan wrote: I shot PEF's until the buffer was full. It took about 8 in a row until the buffer needed to slow things down. They were 12 to 13.5 meg each. I shot DGN's until the buffer was full. It took about 11 in a row until the buffer slowed things down. They were 16 megs each. ... Does this mean the K10D is doing something different with the DGN's? How? -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D - what's that rattle?
On Sat, 25 Nov 2006, John Celio wrote: You guys are forgetting the permanent magnets that are also part of the system. I don't think the sensor plate would move much, if at all, unless one of the electromagnets is turned on to make it do so. But when the electromagnetic coil is not powered, the permanet magnet would have no effect on the CCD plate. When SR is off, wouldn't the potential movement of the sensor be a problem? Pentax engineers have tested this extensively to ensure that this would not be a problem. This is, of course, just me thinking out loud. I'd love to see something more official on how the SR plate behaves when not in use. This info comes from JohnCPentax, so it is about as official as you can get. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D Photoshop CS2 - DNG vs PEF
Does the RAW format affect the RAW buffer? I.e. are you able to shoot more with PEF than DNG before the buffer fills up? On a related note regarding shooting RAW, someone in dpreview has shown that RAW output, contrary to my belief, is actually affected by the white balance settings. http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1036thread=20943659page=1 Your thoughts? On Thu, 23 Nov 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: CS2 works fine with K10D DNG files. That's all I've been shooting. There is no loss from PEF files. I believe the K10D PEF files are slightly compressed (lossless), but it's not a huge difference. I got over 120 exposures shooting DNG on a 2 gig card. The pic I posted yesterday was from DNG. I'm looking at some others now. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Sample 3
On Tue, 21 Nov 2006, David J Brooks wrote: Wonder how the Sigma 500DG super will perform. There were two reports in dpreview that the Sigma did not work. But none of them were re-chipped version (one was bought this summer). I still feel that Pentax flash is a safer bet, especially for compatibility of future models (e.g. K1D). FYI, the AF 540FGZ is actually made in Japan, a rarity nowadays; and the quality shows (the 360FGZ is made in Philippines). -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Lossless Compressed RAW?
On Sun, 19 Nov 2006, Rod Connan wrote: The user stated that it was 'straight from the camera' and there was comment that the DNG compression was one of the reasons for the late appearance of the firmware. Seems the camera is producing compressed DNG :) Unfortunately, all other users have reported DNG size as 16.2MB vs PEF's 9.7MB. Probably Steve has the files compressed through Adobe. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lossless Compressed RAW?
On Sat, 18 Nov 2006, John Francis wrote: I'm sure it was. It's just that almost certainly* this isn't exactly how it came out of the camera - at the very least it's been run through some piece of software (such as the Adobe DNG converter) which can read an uncompressed DNG and write out the same data using the compressed DNG format. I have asked this specific question, and the original poster stated that the DNG file was out of the camera. Although he mentioned opening it in CS2 and the original 10M PEF file. Here's his exact word: The DNG file was out of the camera. I just copied the file to CS2 to view it. The file is 6.87 MP (says compressed lossless) from the original 10 MP PEF file. The K10D gives you a choice to shoot either PEF or DNG. Steve -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Silly HDR Question
On Sat, 4 Nov 2006, Tom C wrote: If I take a RAW .PEF file and adjust exposure -1 and +1 stop, saving each as another .PEF in Adobe Camera Raw, would that not for all intents and purposes, be the same as having taken three separate exposures at -1/0/+1 ? It is different. Adjusting the exposure in camera is similar to changing the ISO. Changing the ISO in camera is done at the A/D conversion stage. Some high ISO settings such as ISO 3200 for the D80 are exceptions. In this case, it was pure digital post-processing (and not done at A/D stage). That's why in D80, they called it Hi 1.0 setting instead of calling it ISO 3200, and not available in Auto ISO range. And you can achieve the same ISO 3200 by taking the photos at ISO1600 with EV -1, and then adjusting the exposure +1 in the RAW files. So if you reach the limit of the ISO range, e.g. ISO 1600 in K10D, then the +1 in camera would be no different than the +1 in PEF file. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
More work for you Ken! Interview Part II
Sorry Ken, more work lined up for you. Being the official pdml translator is not easy :-) Interview Part II is up: http://plusd.itmedia.co.jp/lifestyle/articles/0611/01/news129.html Thanks in advance!!! -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Ken Takeshita is:
Thanks, Ken, for taking the time. The interview was very interesting read. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Backing up images to DVD
On Tue, 31 Oct 2006, J and K Messervy wrote: I give up, I've tried repeatedly to burn image folders to dvd with zero success. I have a dvd burner and using cyberlink power dvd, tried to burn a few folders of images Is there some kind of secret to saving data files to dvd? No, there is no secret. Just select type DVD-ROM (ISO or UDF), drop the folders and burn. I am not familiar with PowerDVD, it seems to be a audio/video DVD orientated software. So make sure it supports data DVD burning. Another thing is make sure you have not checked Test or Simulation mode - otherwise, it would just be a test burn with nothing actually burned onto the disc. I, myself, usually use Nero Burning ROM or ImgBurn (http://www.imgburn.com/). Nero has a nicer file selection screen; while ImgBurn has a better burning engine and it is free. You can build and burn data DVD in its latest version. So if PowerDVD does not get you anywhere, give ImgBurn a try. For DVD archiving, please use high quality DVD discs and use multiple copies. DVD may not last very long (especially cheaper brands). Research which brand DVD suits your DVD Drive best. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D aimed as D200 killer/Translation of interview
On Tue, 31 Oct 2006, K.Takeshita wrote: Last night, I posted a complete and literal translation of the entire interview with Pentax's Tatamiya. However, it did not show up anywhere including the Archive. Has anyone seen it? No, it did not show up. I think it has exceeded the message length limit (someone said it was ?20KB). Try splitting it up into multiple smaller parts and it should get through. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: More on the K10D Delay
On Fri, 27 Oct 2006, Joseph Tainter wrote: Let's see...What are the possible conclusions?... 1. 2. 3. 4. . Or there other possibilities? Yes, maybe a few hundred other possibilities Take your pick. I don't know which is correct. None would be correct. The source of information is unreliable. Any conclusions (if) you can draw from the unreliable information would be unreliable. So you should NOT draw any conclusion at all. Would you trust just anyone from Pentax telling you info? Even someone as high up as Ned may not have the full info from Pentax Japan. So how would you trust a support staff or someone who answered the phone/email? I have pursued this simply because something smells fishy to me about Pentax's explanation for the delay. I sense your skepticism and distrust about this. And you will continue to smell fishy as long as you have this distrust; and you will jump on any info supporting your theory. My advice is to take it easy and relax. Product launch delay is very common. And a 3-4 weeks delay is almost nothing. Compare this with PS3 which was announced a zillion years ago, and still the European launch is delayed for over 5 months! And how about Vista? I can't even count how many times that has been delayed. And did Microsoft and Sony give us any technical details as to how and why things were delayed? It surely is more complicated than one sentence can convey. To be honest, I don't care. A delay is a delay, for whatever reason. As long as Pentax can give us a great camera by December, I'd be happy. A year from now, who would remember this 3 to 4 weeks delay? -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: For those who worry about K10D release...
On Mon, 23 Oct 2006, Digital Image Studio wrote: It would be interesting to know what the planned max volume was. Officially 13,000 units per month according to an earlier K10D press release document posted at the Pentax Japan web site. No, that figure is just the initial production volume for the first month, not the max. Anyways, looks like the initial demands have exceeded their target. I am sure there is some flexibility in their manufacturing plants to increase production according to the demands. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Shake Reduction Question
On Sat, 21 Oct 2006, David Savage wrote: Any moving part can break. What I'd like to know is how the sensor is fixed in position when SR isn't in use. The sensor is not fixed, it can be moved around by shaking the camera. Apparently, Pentax engineers have tested this exhaustively, and there is no ill effect from the loose CCD. From what JohnCPentax has described (not sure if I understand him correctly), the CCD only moves into position after the shutter release is pressed, and *during* the time when the mirror flips up. But it can move so quickly that it would be in position well before the mirror stops at the up position. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Show in Japan
On Mon, 16 Oct 2006, Joseph Tainter wrote: And the high ISO images showed in Japan yesterday were taken with firmware version 0.20. Pentax is getting a lot of mileage out of that version. But don't forget the different hardware version prototypes. I read somewhere that Pentax were testing 4 different main board versions in the prototypes. And we don't know which version that Samsung prototype was running. The same firmware running in different beta hardware versions (the Samsung) vs the final production hardware (presummably the Talk Live Samples) could make a very big difference. There are just too many uncertainties from the different beta hardware and different beta firmware to draw any reasonable conclusion on the final output of the K10D. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Japan delays K10D release date
On Fri, 13 Oct 2006, Joseph Tainter wrote: I just don't understand Pentax. They are always shooting themselves in the foot. Don't you think Pentax would like to have plenty of K10D's for sale ASAP? This is a brand new camera, one of the most sophicated Pentax has produced. A slight delay won't be totally unexpected. And this is not by choice, even giants such as Microsoft and Sony with all their financial might can have repeated delays. And even without this delay, the initial production figure would never be able to satisfy the initial demand anyways. So the Christmas timeframe is not as critical for K10D. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: AF500FTZ flash
That's because all the 3rd party flash implement P-TTL compatibility by reverse engineering. So they could only find out current implementation as used by existing models. When a new model comes out using a previously unused function, the flash will not work correctly. So for best bang for the buck, you can't argue against 3rd party flash. But for best compatibility for current *and* future models, 360FGZ and 540FGZ are the better choice. On Tue, 10 Oct 2006, Joseph Tainter wrote: This I find puzzling. Why does it need to be upgraded? Promaster has an interesting macro flash, with modules for Pentax DSLRs (so it is claimed). But the module for the *ist D is different from the module for the DS and DL. Why? Makes me hesitate to buy one. Will I need yet another module for the K10D? And the camera after that? -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PTTL flash metering
On Sun, 8 Oct 2006, Thibouille wrote: I know it uses the same system as without flash (wihch is why there is a preflash) but is it influenced by the choice between spot/CW/Matrix ? Can I shoot spot with flash? I also wondered about this. But then I realize AE-L is not supported in current implementation. So there is very little point of using spot, as it requires the spot you are interested in right at the center of the photo :-) -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The JCO survey
No, I do not consider this as a desirable feature, even though I still have a few K and M lenses. I would rather save this extra cost towards a USM lens. On Mon, 9 Oct 2006, Lon Williamson wrote: How many people here would consider an aperature simulator permitting (for K,M, and all other lenses with aperature rings) CW metering, open aperature metering in manual and AV modes a _highly_ desirable feature on the K1D? -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K100D- anybody bought one?
On Mon, 9 Oct 2006, J. C. O'Connell wrote: Anybody bought the K100D and how do you Like it so far? Is the anti-shake working As well as touted? Here's a light hearted janneman's lawnmower test of K100D's SR: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1036thread=19647176page=1 Quite impressive, even though the vibration frequency is not what the system is designed for. And K10D SR is promised to be even better. What does the K10D do the K100 doesn't? Apart from what Adam said, here's a crude demo of how fast the AF is in GX-10 (K10D's Samsung equilvalent) vs 400D and A100: http://www.youtube.com/v/J4za9azUHz4 -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D D-LI50 and NP-400 Batteries
The only picture I found showing the connections is inside the pdf brochure. The picture is quite small though. The connectors positions do match that of NP400, the top and center indentations look the same. However, the side edges slot guide seems to be slightly different. They don't look identical to me, but may be close enough. Can't be sure though because of the small D-LI50 picture. On Tue, 3 Oct 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I've searched for some pics of the battery that will be used in the K10D that show the front of the bat where the connections are. Couldn't find any, but maybe someone here has or knows of such a pic and can provider a pointer to it. Also, I'd like to see a pic of an NP-400 showing the same view for comparison purposes. Thanks. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lightscribe
On Sat, 30 Sep 2006, Feroze wrote: Does anyone here use lightscribe? Doing my homework, figured out the costing. What I want to know is if the disks fade after awhile, or if left in the sun etc This is from LightScribe web page: -- Q: Does ultra-violet light fade a LightScribe label? How much does the image fade, and over what period of time? A: Sustained exposure to direct sunlight should be avoided, both to prevent damage to the data side of the disc and possible fading of the label image. The image will fade under direct sunlight, but the rate will depend on the light's intensity and exposure time. --- An alternative would be to use inkjet printable CD/DVDs. I believe it is better - it takes much much less time than burning a LightScribe DVD (you may have to burn it twice to achieve the contrast). Epson Inkjet printers which can print directly on the CD/DVDs are cheap, the inkjet printable media is also very cheap as compared with LightScribe media. Of course, you have inkjet's full color rather than LightScribe's monotonous grey. However, inkjet printed DVDs are not waterproof (unless you spray some form of protection coating on top). -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pop Photo Interview mp3
On Mon, 25 Sep 2006, Toine wrote: He also claims Pentax has a PC sync adapter in its portfolio. Which adapter? Here's one by Pentax: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlistA=detailsQ=sku=41175is=REGaddedTroughType=search -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pop Photo Interview mp3
On Wed, 27 Sep 2006, mike wilson wrote: Lawrence Kwan wrote: He also claims Pentax has a PC sync adapter in its portfolio. Which adapter? Here's one by Pentax: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlistA=detailsQ=sku=41175is=REGaddedTroughType=search If you look on KMP, as I posted a few days ago, it is listed there under the flash systems. Only transmits trigger and flash ready signals. But I thought the purpose was a PC sync adapter. You won't get any form of dedication features in using PC sync flash anyways. Someone was asking whether Pentax makes a PC sync adapter (other than those dedicated 4P and 5P ones), and the answer is yes. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D/GX-10 DNG file here (link) +JPEG
On Wed, 27 Sep 2006, Adam Maas wrote: http://users.skynet.be/thibouille/SG12.DNG http://users.skynet.be/thibouille/SG12.JPG Looking very good for such early firmware. Bit of CA, almost no bloom. Actually, this looks infinitely better than the 0.2 firmware K10D shots leaked in Pentax Canada web page, albeit they were using higher ISO. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Current market share in Japan
On Wed, 27 Sep 2006, K.Takeshita wrote: http://bcnranking.jp/freepaper/12-00010332.html Pentax now 16.6%. They might reach 20% after the launch of k10D, as is expected. But it would face the launch of D80 and 400D (EOS Kiss Digital X). I won't doubt Pentax would do reasonably well in its domestic market. What would be interesting is the market share in US/Europe and the world market. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
3 New DA* USM lenses
3 New DA* lenses announced: http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/news/2006/200646.html http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/news/2006/press-image/200646-05.jpg PENTAX-DA* 16-50mm F2.8ED AL[IF] PENTAX-DA* 50-135mm F2.8ED [IF] PENTAX-DA* 60-250mm F4ED [IF] Available in March 2007 -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
645D's CCD Upgradeable!
The 645D is announced as expected. Apparently its CCD is upgradeable from the present 18M to 30M: http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/news/2006/200646.html Availability still not known though. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pre-flash (p-TTL) tips?
One trick is to use the 2 second self timer. The pre-flash would fire first at the start, and the main flash would fire two seconds later with the exposure. Not sure if this is acceptable for your application. On Sun, 17 Sep 2006, Mike Hamilton wrote: I'm doing a portraiture lighting course at a community college, and I'm having some troubles with my 360FGZ flashes and the preflash. It's making my subjects blink 3/4 of the time, and the 1/4 results in half-closed eyes. I can't switch the flashes to any mode besides P-TTL because I'm using them in wireless mode (well, I can switch the off-camera main flash to A or M, but not the on-camera fill flash). Any tips on how to avoid the blinking? Thanks Mike -- Remember to Breathe -- MichaelHamilton.ca -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Interesting K100D Ads :-)
Saw this K100D coffee wrapper ads posted by Betsy at dpreview: http://www.pbase.com/betsypdx/image/66871602.jpg Very imaginative and memorable :-) -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D sensitivity?
On Sat, 16 Sep 2006, Jens Bladt wrote: Is it true that the K10D only offers ISO 100-1600? (no over ride to 3200 like the D) But isn't it true that ISO 3200 in some cameras is just ISO 1600 pushed to simulate ISO 3200? Not sure about *istD*, but apparently many Canon's were like this from reading at dpreview (they called it fake 3200). The fact that you need to override to get to 3200 certainly indicates that this may be the case. If this is true, then it should be no different simulating it yourself. I.e. shoot with Exposure Compensation set at -1, and then increase the exposure by one stop at RAW post processing. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Who can translate Swedish for us?
On Sat, 16 Sep 2006, Bertil Holmberg wrote: Things are looking good for Pentax right now. Eight supersonic lenses coming up. Now, where is that medium format camera? Are you sure that those eight lenses displayed in the brochure are the upcoming USM lenses? Not by my interpretation. The USM lenses would be called DA*; and none of those displayed were called DA*. I believe the supersonic lenses description at the top do not refer to the lenses photos. They are displayed as part of the lens chart illustration. I don't think there is any official annoucement of USM lens yet. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Ordered a K10D
On Sat, 16 Sep 2006, David S. wrote: Stores out here in western Canada do not have Pricing from Pentax yet are also not taking orders yet. Cameracanada.com is taking pre-orders at C$1,049.88. It is located in London, Ontario; so you may be able to save on PST (assuming that you are not in Alberta). C$15 shipping. But I have not personally bought from this retailer. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: No wireless with RTF in K10D :-(
On Fri, 15 Sep 2006, Gonz wrote: I also suspect that this information might be wrong. It doesn't make much sense. I wouldn't get my shorts in a knot over it quite yet. I agree. It would be a serious omission and is not likely to be correct. I am almost certain that this is true. First, this is specifically stated in the Japanese web page (probably the most accurate as there is no translational errors). And the writing is on the wall when you see no wireless flash Master control settings in the custom settings. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PDML Mini-FAQ Link
On Thu, 14 Sep 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.graywolfphoto.com/pentax/pdml-faq.html Does the list filter out certain type of emails? When the Steve Digicam's press release was taken off line, I copy and pasted the text portion to the list; but the email seemed to have disappeared and never made it to the list. There was no attachment in the email and it was about 26kB in size. That's why I was wondering if there was any filter in place. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Lack of AA Battery Power - they don't have a choice
On Thu, 14 Sep 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Amen to that. The Pentax designers could care less about accomodating owners of the *ist D, like myself, who have several CF cards. Lack of CF card slot, and the change to non-AA battery power is the big turn-off for me on the top-of-the line K10. There have been complaints about lack of AA battery power, and many felt abandoned by Pentax engineers. But in fact, I don't think they have a choice. K10D requires much higher voltage to run. The DC-in is 8.3V instead of previous 6.5V. So in order to run AA batteries, especially NiMH ones, you need at least 6xAA. This is simply not possible for the size of K10D. Even with 6xNiMH AA, it may be stretching it; as the batteries run down, you may only get about 6.6V. And with the current size of the battery grip, I am not sure if there is enough room for 6 AAs, unless they make the grip much larger with a bulge for batteries. Interestingly, some reviews were negative about the use of AA in previous cameras, as they were unhappy about the lack of rechargeable solution in the included camera package. So you can't keep everyone happy. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
K10D extra tidbits from Japanese page
The Pentax Japan K10D page is up (surprisingly being the last and one day late). Most are what we already know, here are some extra info I found: - Initial production is set at 13,000 per month (better reserve your pre-order now!) - Changeable Focusing screen is confirmed (apparently not interchangeable with existing ones). - Camera Settings retained for 1 month after battery removed. - SR not operational during Bulb, Remote, Self-Timer or Wireless Flash. - Retractable Flash cannot be used to control wireless flash. You need to have an external flash attached to K10D for wireless flash. - No mention of AA batteries anywhere. - 2GB SD Card can store 120 PEF or DNG files; or 409 JPEGs at 3 star/10M settings. - No Sample images available yet. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D - NO PowerZoom :(
On Wed, 13 Sep 2006, Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote: Am I really the only one who uses and loves this feature? Don't worry, powerzoom is available in K10D and mentioned in final press release (not the one that is floating around :-) Hmm... I don't think so. In the specs, under Lens Mount: Power Zoom Function - Not Available -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SDHC Card Readers
But you don't have to use SDHC cards. I think the current batch of SD cards are fast enough. And by the time the price of 4G or 8G SDHC cards comes down, there should be plenty of SDHC card readers to choose from. On Wed, 13 Sep 2006, Thibouille wrote: Yeah, I'm asking myself the same question. I think most SD reader embedded into laptops should be able provided their manufacturers give new drivers. But maybe they won't as usual :( 2006/9/13, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Boy, that begs the question if the built-in reader in my laptop will read them. I'm guessing not. -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 5:15:08 AM, you wrote: SB So, now that everyone's thinking about getting a K10D, let's talk about SB card readers. Godders has checked out and tested some readers for 2GB SB cards, but what's available in card readers for larger, SDHC cards. If SB you'll be using a K10D, you may need a card reader that will work with SB these larger, newer speced cards. Right now, the only reader that I know SB of is the one that Transcend is offering. Any others? SB Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
dpreview's hands-on K10D preview is up
The Hands-on preview is up: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0609/06091305pentaxk10dpreviewed.asp -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Raw+Jpg Modes
And now, you can generate the JPEG in-camera post exposure with K10D: http://www.dpreview.com/articles/PentaxK10D/Images/Captures/TV2006090616253900-01.jpg On Wed, 13 Sep 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Most of the time, I prefer to generate the JPEGs from the RAW files, but this is inconvenient in the field with the laptop due to speed considerations. Godfrey -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Vertical Orientaion
On Wed, 13 Sep 2006, David J Brooks wrote: Vertical orientation sensor. Sure it's a plus, but to be honest I wish I could switch it off on the 1D. There are times when I would like to see the pic on the LCD on the back in 'full frame' view, instead of rotated to the height of the shortest dimension (for framing assessment etc). Ideally, it would mark the pic as being rotated which ever way, but display in the camera as non-rotated. This make sense? I think you can do this with K10D. There are two separate custom settings: Auto Image Rotation: On/Off Save Rotation Info: On/Off -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: dpreview's hands-on K10D preview is up
On Wed, 13 Sep 2006, Jack Davis wrote: Anxious to see custom function listing. It's there: http://www.dpreview.com/articles/pentaxk10d/page9.asp -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Office Press Release - Finally!
It's here: http://www.steves-digicams.com/pr/pentax_09132006_k10d_pr.html?AType=0 -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor-- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: New Optio 60
On Fri, 22 Jul 2005, Amita Guha wrote: how are there aperture and shutter priority modes when (presumably) you can't control aperture or shutter speed? Yes, you can control the aperture and shutter speed. Apart from aperture and shutter priority, it also has full metered manual. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor--
Re: Pentax Profits Fall 42%
On Wed, 20 Jul 2005, Herb Chong wrote: well, everyone seems to be in on it then, since individual companies seem to forecast around the same total, as do industry groups, at about 3.6M total for the coming year. shrug Forecast is forecast - i.e. guess work. Maybe an educated guess, but still a guess nonetheless. Especially in a quickly expanding market, the forecast can be widely wrong. Trying to analyse market share using forecast is fruitless; especially using it to predict glooms ahead. Ken's data is factual, not guess work. And its much more useful to represent the current market condition. As for the future, we just have to sit tight and watch how everything unfolds. Even for auto industry, where much much more money and thousands of jobs is at stake, and the market condition is much more stable (not quickly expanding), they can still get the forecast and projected sales *totally* wrong. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor--
Re: OT Broadcast email help
On Wed, 8 Jun 2005, Rob Studdert wrote: I have a friend who only has web mail access but needs to broadcast to around 450 email recipients periodically. Does anyone know which web base email would be the best to facilitate the task? Is Gmail up to it? Any help would be appreciated. Hi Rob, here's another option. Use the mailing list feature of groups.yahoo.com It is quite flexible, you can enter all the email addresses to the group, and you can set it up so that only the group owner or moderator can post to the group. And this should work well for your friend, and he can post from anywhere. Gmail will not work, as it will lock your account if suspicious activity is detected. Lawrence -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor--
Re: Tsunami
On Sun, 2 Jan 2005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In the meantime US tax dollars are providing 375 million dollars of aid. That's almost two dollars per person. Not a bad number by any count. True. But CNN's Anderson Cooper also added that even the $ amount sounded large, to put it in perspective, that's about the same amount of money that each of the 4 US cities (he mentioned Phoenix, Washington and two others) planned to spend to build sport stadiums in the next 5 years. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor--
Re: Tsunami
On Thu, 30 Dec 2004, William Robb wrote: The company I work for (Wal-Mart Canada) has set up a disaster relief program in conjunction with the Red Cross. Donations can be made at any cash register Another easy way if you have a credit card is to donate online. You can go to redcross.ca directly or via amazon.ca (amazon.com also has a link to American Red Cross). After donation at redcross.ca, you will receive a Revenue Canada approved pdf tax receipt immediately. Very quick and painless. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor--
RE: Minolta Maxxum wth BODY IS
On Wed, 13 Oct 2004, J. C. O'Connell wrote: with body IS, you don't need a motor in the lens at all and you only need one motor system, in the body. The motion is the sensor and that is a lot smaller and lighter than lens elements so the motor should be smaller and lighter and quieter than lens motors. Actually, the reverse is true. Image stabilization in the lens require much smaller movement as you are rotating the lens. And you have the freedom to choose where to place the stabilization element for the optimal position. Whereas in Minolta approach, you need a very large movement of the CCD in the focal plane to accomplish the same thing (the larger the CCD, the larger the movement)- and it must have been quite a technological feat. Lens image stabilization is tried and true. Minolta approach is innovative, but definitely a lot more complex. It remains to be seen if the reliability can match that of lens design. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor--
Re: OT: CD and DVD Quality
On Thu, 8 Apr 2004, Andre Langevin wrote: About CDs, I've been told to look for Made in Japan. Only ones in Canada are the Fuji, in 5, 10 and 20 pack, not the towers. Never had a problem with these. The general consensus is to avoid the cheapest ones. Unfortunately, even the named brand has different sources and many have rebranded to compete at the lowest price segment (e.g. Verbatim DatalifePlus vs Valulife). So it is very confusing and difficult to pick out the goods from the bads. Yeah, FujiFilm used to be good; their made-in-Japan discs were made by Taiyo Yuden which is one of the better manufacturers. Nowadays, I buy from www.blankmedia.ca for unbranded Taiyo Yuden discs. Their price (in Canadian dollars) is reasonable and their service has been good. -- --Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence -- --Tungsten T3 Enhanced DIA KeyboardNokia Ringtone Convertor--
RE: clever virus attack
When I tried to open the atatched zip-file my virus program (Norton) stopped it! When I opened the zip file using the password, McAfee was able to find it and identify it as W32/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Wow, I am quite shocked that some of you would continue to open attached file from unknown source. DON'T RELY ON YOUR ANTI-VIRAL PROGRAM! Unless you fully expected to receive such a file, JUST DELETE IT if you don't know what it is all about. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
Re: OT:shipping to Canada
On Sun, 29 Feb 2004, William Robb wrote: Actually, all the UPS horror stories only applies for UPS GROUND shipping. If you ship by UPS Express or Expedited, there is NO brokerage fees, it is included. Well, no. It doesn't. At least not in my experience. It DOES include brokerage fees for UPS Express or Expedited, I am quite sure of that. And I have used it for mail order companies which can only ship by UPS; and there was no brokerage fees at all, only taxes. Just avoid UPS Ground or UPS Standard service at all cost. And you can confirm it by checking out this page, it's all spelt out quite clearly: http://www.ups.com/content/ca/en/shipping/cost/zones/customs_clearance.html As you can see, the worst deal is for shipping UPS Ground with a declared value of $40.10, as they would charge you $18.45 (46% of your item cost)! And it stated that brokerage is free for Express or Expedited service. There is a disbursement fee, which can be avoided if you call them and pay the taxes in advance after you got your tracking number. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
Re: OT:shipping to Canada
On Sun, 29 Feb 2004, William Robb wrote: Don't be afraid to ship to Canada, just don't ship UPS. Actually, all the UPS horror stories only applies for UPS GROUND shipping. If you ship by UPS Express or Expedited, there is NO brokerage fees, it is included. US Postal service is good, the only thing is that their basic service does not have tracking or insurance; something you need to ask for specifically if they are important to you. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
Re: Optio question
On Tue, 17 Feb 2004, Steve Jolly wrote: Has anyone had the opportunity to compare the Optio S and the Optio S4? AFAICT the cameras are pretty much the same apart from the sensor. Is the lens sharp enough to make the resolution increase worthwhile? Has the smaller pixel size of the S4 caused the noise to go up noticeably? I think the most worthwile additional feature of S4 is the possibility of RAW output (not possible in Optio S). David Coffin's dcraw.c now supports Optio S4, so hopefully, other software support would not be too far away. The increase in resolution is useful; the slight increase in noise is not very significant. S4 has better navigation buttons, longer exposure (4s vs 1s) and longer movie recording limit. And since S4 price is bound to drop with the release of S4i, this should be a better choice. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
Re: Re: Two new Pentax products to be announced today
On Thu, 12 Feb 2004, Alan Chan wrote: Why bother the 18-35 when they were going to release the 16-45? Because one costs $160 weighing a feather light 190g with full frame coverage, and the other costs $430 with a more substantial 365g weight for digital bodies only. Why a prime 14 when they already have a 16-45? Why not 14-?? in the first place? Cos primes has less compromise than zoom and it is faster at F2.8. A F2.8 zoom in this range would be quite a monster. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
Re: OT: TV License Cost (Was Why digital cameras = better photographers)
On Wed, 21 Jan 2004, Bob W wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/info/licencefee/ it's free if you're blind! Incredibly, no; you still have to pay even if you are blind! (albeit half price) -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
Re: Optio S operating info
On Sun, 21 Dec 2003, Kenneth Waller wrote: At the bottom of page 130 of the Optio S operating manual, next to viewfinder is the statement that there is diopter adjustment in the range of -3 to +1 m, I can't for the life of me find anything about this anywhere else in the manual. Is this a typo or is there really diopter adjustment on this camera. It is probably a typo. I have the S4, and there is no diopter adjustment; it is fixed at -1 at 3m. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
Re: Why P-TTL? Follow-up
On Thu, 18 Dec 2003, Joseph Tainter wrote: Lawrence Kwan wrote: And in case of *ist, it can give priority in the matrix metering area corresponding to the focal point. Off centered subjects is one example where P-TTL should be better. For this to work I assume one would have to use either the multi-point focusing (letting the camera decide what to focus on) or the selected point focusing. Using only the central sensor with focus lock on something off-center wouldn't work. Am I correct? One of the custom function allows you to link the matrix metering with the focal point. I presume what you said above was correct when that custom function was set. If that custom function setting was turned off, then it should behave as traditional matrix metering with no focus information taken into account. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
Re: Why P-TTL?
On Tue, 16 Dec 2003, Joseph Tainter wrote: Can someone who owns the AF360FGZ confirm that P-TTL has given you better exposures than ordinary TTL? P-TTL uses matrix metering, so in theory, it should give better results when center weighted metering could be fooled. And in case of *ist, it can give priority in the matrix metering area corresponding to the focal point. Off centered subjects is one example where P-TTL should be better. Other reasons for P-TTL: multiple wireless TTL flash, high-speed sync TTL flash and flash exposure compensation. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
Using your Palm as Pentax IR Remote
Using your Palm as Pentax IR Remote I have programmed a Pentax remote database file, so that you can use your Palm as Remote Control D or F without the need for an original remote. This database file is for NoviiRemote (http://www.novii.tv/products/noviir/) for Palm. Initially, I preferred OmniRemote as it appeared more flexible with macros and customizable layout. However, I simply could not get it to work, despite playing around with all the different settings combinations. NoviiRemote is big and less flexible; but it works with my Palm. I used VCR layout as it has a big OK button; and one should be able to press it with a finger without a stylus. I have programmed both the power button and the OK button with the Pentax Remote. Just hotsync the pdb file and you can select it from the top menu under VCR. It worked fine with MZ/ZX series SLRs and Optios when tested with NoviiRemote 2.3 with Tungten T3 and m505. And I got much better range with T3 which worked over 30+ft or 10+m indoors! For m505, it only worked within 10-15ft (3-5m). Outdoor range with bright sunlight is expected to be much shorter. The file can be downloaded here: http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/download.html#pentax -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
Re: Optio S4 - first impressions
On Tue, 2 Dec 2003, Boris Liberman wrote: I tried what you said and it worked quite fine... I suppose the difference between, say my MZ-6 and this Optio S4, is that in my case I get feedback (viewfinder confirmation and a little beep) while holding tiny Optio S4 in front of me in the midst of a partying crowd, it is not easy to get the feedback, supposing there is some. Actually, you get the same beep and viewfinder confirmation with S4. Another way to reduce autofocus lag is to use spot/single focal point instead of the default wide focal points. After autofocus and preflash are done, the shutter release lag is only 0.01s, one of the fastest in this class. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
New OmniBounce model for AF-360FGZ
StoFen has finally released a OmniBounce model for the AF-360FGZ: OM-PZ8 (http://www.stofen.com/Store/Products.htm) Other users have been using OM-MZ3; so I presume the new model should fit better. I wrote to StoFen last year to ask about what to use for AF-360FGZ. At that time, Ernie from StoFen told me that none fit perfectly. And I was pleasantly surprised that he took the trouble to save my email and wrote me back yesterday to tell me about the new model released. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
Re: *ist D + TTL flash = ?
On Wed, 27 Aug 2003, Cotty wrote: aside from pics on the net, but I can categorically say that it will not, can not, have TTL-OTF metering. Will not - true; Pentax has chosen not to support OTF-TTL flash. But technically, there is no reason why it cannot be done. It is left out mainly for cost saving reasons; just like the crippled mount. FYI, the Fujifilm S2Pro supports OTF or Off-The-CCD TTL flash as well as pre-flash TTL flash; while ironically, none of the Nikon DSLRs does. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
Re: AF Coverage: *ist vs *ist-D
On Sun, 24 Aug 2003, Peter Jansen wrote: I noticed that while both the *ist *ist-D use the same AF system, it seems that the 11 AF points cover a much larger area in the *ist-D finder/screen. Is this due to the fact that the *ist-D has a smaller sensor (APS size), hence a smaller focusing screen? You are correct. The physical area the AF sensors cover is the same in both cameras. So it would appear proportionally larger in the smaller APS image sized *ist-D. And yes, the coverage area was optimized for the smaller APS sensor, but it is still miles better than the 3 point linear AF sensors in ZX series. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
Re: *istD and the future (WAS: Re: Digital Formats and PartialCoverage Lenses)
Pal has made up his mind about *ist-D the day it was announced; and that is before he has touched the camera or seen the camera in person. Shouldn't we make our decision after taking some pictures with it? On Wed, 20 Aug 2003, Mark Roberts wrote: I'm afraid I'm not very optimistic regarding the *ist D's fate in the marketplace. There are three fundamental problems with the camera: 1) it is not entry level enough to make an impact. By this I mean it is just a me too compared to the D10 and the D100 and has no obvious price advantage compared to those. It will face hard competition from forthcoming, cheaper DSLR's. 2) Design. The *istD is ugly with no design flair thats going to convince anyone. I got to use an *ist-D quite a bit last weekend and I disagree strongly with both of those points. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
More serious competition for *ist-D - Kiss Digital/300D
Canon has released its rumoured budget DSLR - Kiss Digital: http://cweb.canon.jp/camera/eosd/kissd/index-j.html Very similar to 10D, pentamirror instead of prism, smaller buffer, no ISO 3200. Weighs less, 560g (vs *ist-D's 550g), and cosst less. Also new is EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 USM lens designed for Kiss Digital. S stands for short back focus, and this lens cannot be used for 35mm SLRs. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
